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- [fawr-lim, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌlɪm, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.leɡ/
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- [fawr-lim, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌlɪm, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forelimb word
- noun forelimb a front limb of an animal. 1
- noun forelimb Either of the front limbs of an animal. 1
- noun forelimb either of the front or anterior limbs of a four-limbed vertebrate: a foreleg, flipper, or wing 0
- noun forelimb a front limb, as an arm, foreleg, wing, or flipper 0
- noun forelimb The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal. 0
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Origin of forelimb
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; fore- + limb1
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Parts of speech for Forelimb
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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forelimb popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
forelimb usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forelimb
noun forelimb
- foreleg — one of the front legs of a quadruped, an insect, etc.
Top questions with forelimb
- what is a forelimb?
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